HR Office Manager

Larbey Evans Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in London is seeking a talented HR/Office Manager to oversee operations, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of senior-level HR experience and a CIPD qualification. This is a permanent role with competitive salary and excellent benefits, including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Gym and fitness membership contributions

Wellbeing packages

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience at senior level within a law firm.
• CIPD qualified.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and operational staff.
• Oversee office moves, visitor assignments, and vendor contracts.
• Lead onboarding, induction, and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate salary and bonus reviews.
• Handle disciplinary actions and grievances.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

CIPD qualification

Employee relations management

Knowledge of UK employment law

HR systems knowledge

Job description

Overview

HR/Office Manager US powerhouse litigation firm with a thriving London City office is on the lookout for a talented and highly capable HR / Office Manager, on a permanent basis.

Competitive salary + excellent benefits, including gym / fitness membership contributions and wellbeing packages, and more. 09:30-17:30 working hours. Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote).

This is a varied and fulfilling role – perfect for HR professionals with solid generalist and operations experience, who are confident in navigating both routine and complex employee relations issues.

HR/Office Manager Key Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and operational staff; ensure adequate coverage and performance
• Oversee cleaning services, office moves, visitor office assignments, and vendor contracts
• Lead onboarding, induction, and offboarding processes
• Coordinate annual salary and bonus reviews and administer employee benefits, including liaise with brokers
• Handle disciplinary actions, grievances, and dismissals; liaise with external counsel as needed
• Advise managers and partners on UK employment law and firm policies
• Manage annual performance review cycles and mid-probation evaluations
• Manage recruitment for support staff; coordinate legal recruitment with US teams
• Develop and implement HR policies in compliance with UK legislation
• Coordinate firm events and external meetings

HR/Office Manager Skills & Requirements

• 5 years’ generalist HR and/or operations experience at senior level within a law firm
• CIPD qualified
• Solid experience of managing employee relations
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and best practices guidelines
• Strong knowledge in HR systems